Current Program

Courses in Political Science, which reflect the goals of the college's Mission Statement, include Government of the United States, Modern World Governments and Contemporary World Affairs. Students enroll in these classes primarily to meet transfer requirements. Factors that have caused a change in program within the past ten years include population changes, the addition of weekend classes, and the college's facility needs.

Degrees and Certificates - No degrees or certificates are offered.

Personnel - At this time the program includes one full-time faculty member, four part-time faculty members, one classified employee and one student employee.

Teaching Methodologies - Lecture is the primary teaching method used in Political Science.

Technology - No classes are offered using alternative delivery systems at this time.

Equipment - Program computers are in need of repair, and classroom VCRs and projector lamps need to be replaced.

Facilities - The location, size and condition of classrooms are adequate.

Future Program

Political Science will need to adapt to the following conditions in the next ten years: changes in student academic preparation, changes in technology and curriculum development, and changes in the college's recruitment strategies. Changes in facilities will also be a factor. It is expected that overall, enrollment in the program will increase at the same rate as the college's enrollment in both the mid term and the long term. See Program Projections.

Degrees and Certificates - It is possible that a degree could be offered in the long term (ten years).

Personnel - See Projected Faculty and Staff Needs.

Teaching Methodologies - No changes in teaching methods are expected in the future.

Technology - It is expected that other delivery methods, such as online courses or interactive video, could become a significant part of the curriculum as the program grows and technology improves.

Equipment - In the next five years, the program needs new VCRs.

Facilities - Additional classroom space, with Internet accessibility and projection devices, will be needed as the program grows.

Staff Development - Faculty members need courses designed to help them become computer literate. In addition, staff development activities focusing on college procedures, discipline and grading would be useful.